Counseling for Teens and What They Wish Parents Knew
New parents often hold their babies in their arms, stare into their innocent eyes, and wonder what is going on in their heads. Are they scared or worried or in pain? Thankfully, that mystery starts to diminish when children begin to talk. They can better communicate their needs and describe their emotions when they develop vocabulary. Things seem to run smoothly for a few [...]
7 Signs That You Have Emotional Avoidance
Some of the most successful and seemingly well-balanced people are secretly dealing with emotional avoidance. Every relationship they have is surface-level, and they are frequently described as mysterious, private, or driven. The truth is that inside, they are afraid, exhausted, and lonely. It’s difficult to spot emotional avoidance in others, and more so in yourself. The Cluttered Closet In one episode of the popular [...]
Surviving Infidelity and the Hidden Impact of Betrayal Trauma
Discovering a partner’s infidelity doesn’t just break trust; it also shatters your sense of reality. What was believed to be true turns out to be well-crafted fiction. Your spouse seems present, but was absent in the way that matters most. It is a dual existence that creates a rupture beyond heartbreak. Surviving infidelity involves more than deciding whether or not to leave. It is [...]
How Christian Group Therapy Can Help
The Bible mentions the importance of advisors and friends. We were not created to exist on a solitary plane. God wants us to help one another. Jesus told His followers, “Do to others as you would have them do to you” (Luke 6:31, NIV). Group therapy is a way to show the love, kindness, compassion, and grace paramount to Jesus’ teachings. Christian group therapy combines [...]
The Key Traits of Narcissistic Partners
You don’t always know what you’re getting into in the early stages of a relationship. Some people mask their problematic personality traits so well that years later, they seem like completely different people. On top of this, they might manipulate and gaslight you into thinking that you’re the one with the issue, and that they are persevering with you. The good news is that you [...]
Why Can’t I Stop Compulsive Eating?
Compulsive eating is an issue for many people. It is a coping mechanism that can be difficult to stop, mainly because we may not realize why we eat when we feel an urge, even when not hungry. The urge is consuming, and our emotions dictate when and how much we eat instead of physical hunger. While overcoming compulsive eating may seem insurmountable, it is indeed [...]
Abandonment Anxiety: What It Is and How to Overcome It
Abandonment anxiety is an informal term used to describe a strong fear of losing a loved one or being rejected or deserted by the people you care about. It is not a medical diagnosis. Signs Of Abandonment Anxiety Abandonment anxiety can manifest in many different ways. These signs can vary in intensity and frequency. Some possibilities include: fear of intimacy and getting close to people [...]
Tips for Cultivating a Healthy Attachment Style
Relationships come in all shapes and sizes, and they also vary in their quality. Not all relationships are enriching, meaningful, connected, or safe. That happens for a variety of reasons, but it is also not a permanent or unchangeable state. One key to having fulfilling relationships is to have a healthy attachment style. While this doesn’t guarantee a great relationship, it certainly sets you [...]
Frequently Asked Questions About Attachment and Attachment-Based Therapy
An attachment is a close emotional bond between two people. The earliest one, and the one that determines how well you can relate to others later in life, is the emotional bond formed during infancy between you and the parent or primary caregiver. This is the person you were dependent on to meet your most basic needs for comfort, security, and survival. The nature and [...]
Signs of a Toxic Mother Daughter Relationship
How do you and your mom get along? Are you and your daughter enjoying one another? We are deeply relational and social beings, which is why the state of our relationships has such an overwhelming impact on our well-being. Even if other areas of our lives are going well, if our closest relationships are in disarray, it’s likely that we won’t feel happy or [...]